PDMPublisher can be executed directly as a PDM Task when the PDM Task Add-in is installed and configured in your vault. This enables automated publishing of PDFs, DXFs, STEP, IGES, and eDrawings from within the PDM environment, without requiring manual execution on each file or assembly.

When configured as a task, PDMPublisher runs under the PDM Task framework, inheriting all the benefits of distributed processing and vault permissions.

It integrates seamlessly with the existing PDM Task Add-in UI, allowing administrators to set up automated publishing during transitions or through custom commands.

The benefits include:

• Centralized automation: Tasks can be triggered automatically during workflow transitions or executed on demand by users.
• Scalability: The PDM Task Add-in can dispatch exports to multiple task hosts, distributing load across workstations.
• Full logging and traceability: Each task execution can generate detailed logs stored in the vault, allowing administrators to monitor progress, troubleshoot errors, and validate outputs.

Integrating PDMPublisher as a PDM Task transforms it from a standalone tool into a fully managed automation engine inside SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional.